What is the cheapest way to get from Dharamsala to Sri Lanka?

The cheapest way to get from Dharamsala to Sri Lanka is to bus and train and ferry which costs Rs. 30000 - Rs. 70000 and takes 3 days 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from Dharamsala to Sri Lanka?

The fastest way to get from Dharamsala to Sri Lanka is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs Rs. 110000 - Rs. 310000.

How far is it from Dharamsala to Sri Lanka?

The distance between Dharamsala and Sri Lanka is 2548 km.

How do I travel from Dharamsala to Sri Lanka without a car?

The best way to get from Dharamsala to Sri Lanka without a car is to bus and train and ferry via Delhi which takes 2 days 15h and costs Rs. 31000 - Rs. 65000.

How long does it take to get from Dharamsala to Sri Lanka?

It takes approximately 20h 4m to get from Dharamsala to Sri Lanka, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sri Lanka?

There are 1462+ hotels available in Sri Lanka.

Dharamsala to Sri Lanka - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Dharamsala to Sri Lanka by plane, bus, train, ferry, or taxi

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Fly to Jaffna
best
1. Fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Jaffna (JAF)plane DHM - JAF
20h 4m
Rs 232,673–653,295
Bus, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dharamsala to Chandigarhbus
2. Take the train from Chandigarh to Arakkonamtrain
3. Take the train from Arakkonam to Nagappattinamtrain
4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
3d 3h
Rs 29,953–66,263
Bus, train, ferry via Delhi
1. Take the bus from Bharat Petrol Pump to Karnal Bypassbus
2. Take the train from New Delhi to Villupuram Jntrain
3. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinamtrain
4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
5. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus
2d 15h
Rs 31,644–61,966
Fly to Bandaranaike International Airport
1. Fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane DHM - CMB
6h 31m
Rs 114,673–305,595
Taxi, train, ferry
1. Take the taxi from Dharamsala to Amb Andaurataxi
2. Take the train from Amb Andaura to New Delhitrain
3. Take the train from New Delhi to Villupuram Jntrain
4. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinamtrain
5. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
6. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
2d 17h
Rs 40,516–77,662

Kangra Airport (DHM) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

14Weekly Planes

22h 48mAverage Duration

Rs 238,902Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dharamsala to Sri Lanka.

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Distance: 2,548.2 km
Duration: 20h 4m

What companies run services between Dharamsala, India and Sri Lanka?

IndiGo Airlines and Spicejet fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Jaffna (JAF) twice daily.

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Phone: 14646
Email: [email protected]
Website: irctc.co.in

Train from New Delhi to Villupuram Jn

Ave. Duration: 37h 3m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: Rs 3,300–26,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 3,300–4,000
Third AC (3A): Rs 8,500–11,000
Second AC (2A): Rs 12,000–15,000
First Class (1A): Rs 20,000–26,000

Train from Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinam

Ave. Duration: 4h
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: Rs 600–4,700
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 600–750
Third AC (3A): Rs 1,600–2,100
Second AC (2A): Rs 2,200–2,900
First Class (1A): Rs 3,700–4,700

Train from Amb Andaura to New Delhi

Ave. Duration: 7h 21m
Frequency: Twice daily
Estimated price: Rs 900–7,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 900–1,100
Third AC (3A): Rs 2,300–3,000
Second AC (2A): Rs 3,300–4,100
First Class (1A): Rs 5,500–7,000

Train from New Delhi to Villupuram Jn

Ave. Duration: 37h 3m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: Rs 3,300–26,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 3,300–4,000
Third AC (3A): Rs 8,500–11,000
Second AC (2A): Rs 12,000–15,000
First Class (1A): Rs 20,000–26,000

Train from Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinam

Ave. Duration: 4h
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: Rs 600–4,700
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 600–750
Third AC (3A): Rs 1,600–2,100
Second AC (2A): Rs 2,200–2,900
First Class (1A): Rs 3,700–4,700

Train from Chandigarh to Arakkonam

Ave. Duration: 44h 23m
Frequency: Twice a week
Estimated price: Rs 3,600–28,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 3,600–4,300
Third AC (3A): Rs 9,000–12,000
Second AC (2A): Rs 13,000–17,000
First Class (1A): Rs 22,000–28,000

Train from Arakkonam to Nagappattinam

Ave. Duration: 8h 18m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: Rs 900–7,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 900–1,100
Third AC (3A): Rs 2,400–3,000
Second AC (2A): Rs 3,300–4,100
First Class (1A): Rs 5,500–7,000

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